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KRC-535
©B64-2154-00 (KW)
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the
best performance from your new cassette-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on
the product.
Model KRC-535 Serial number
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE
MODE D'EMPLOI
RADIO CASSETTE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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English
Contents
Safety precautions......................3
About Cassette tape ...................4
General features .........................5
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Switching Clock Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Hiding the Control Panel
Tuner features ...........................10
Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
Cassette player features...........12
Playing Cassette Tapes
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Dolby B NR
Selecting the Tape type
DPSS (Direct Program Search System)
DPSS with the Remote
Blank Skip
Music Repeat
External disc control features ..15
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Album Search
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Menu system.............................18
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Selectable Illumination
Switching Graphic Display
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Text Scroll
Basic Operations of remote......22
Loading and Replacing the battery
Basic operations
In Tuner source
In Cassette tape source
In Disc source
Accessories ...............................24
Installation Procedure ..............24
Connecting Wires to Terminals ...
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Installation (non-Japanese cars) ..
................................................26
Installation (Japanese cars) .....26
Removing the Unit ...................27
Locking the faceplate to the unit
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Troubleshooting Guide .............28
Specifications ...........................31
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To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
· Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
· When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
· To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
· If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
· Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
· Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
· Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
2WARNING
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
· Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
· Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
· Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
· Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
· When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
· To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
· Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
· Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
· Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
· Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
2CAUTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Safety precautions
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
If the following situations, consult
your nearest service center:
· Even though the disc changer is connected, the
Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX"
showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
· Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX,
KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85,
KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
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Safety precautions
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· If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
· If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
· Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
· We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p.18) to prevent theft.
· Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).
· The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
NOTE
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the tape head
When there's noise or the sound quality is bad
during tape play the tape head maybe dirty,
clean the tape head.
About Cassette tape
· If the tape is slack tighten it.
· If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it
on again.
· Don't use deformed cassette tape.
· Don't place cassette tape on the dashboard
etc. where the temperature is high.
· Don't use cassette tape that's 100 minutes
long or longer.
About Cassette tape
AUTO
AME
Reset button
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Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
Tuner
"TUNER"
Tape
"TAPE"
External disc
"DISC"
Auxiliary input
"AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
Selecting the Source
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Power
General features
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AUTO
AME
u
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ATT/
LOUD
SRC/
PWR OFF
Q/AUD
ANG
4/¢
AM
FM
CLK
DISP/
NAME.S
ATT indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
Clock indicator
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